The Year of the Hiker

The Herne Bay Musical Theatre Society, present this play by John B Keane.

Written in 1963, this play tells the story of a man, nicknamed “The Hiker”, who goes out for a pack of cigarettes and disappears for 20 years. His wife has to endure the shame of being left and to bring up their children in difficult times.

The Hiker returns home on the day of his youngest child’s wedding and it soon becomes apparent that he is dying.

Performance on the 8th, 9th and 10th of February 2018, starting at 7:45pm